It’s a bit of a classic YouTube video, which captures a captivating confrontation between a driver and a cyclist, highlighting the escalating tensions sometimes witnessed on our roads.
It comes from the UK (Bristol area?) and has racked up millions of views cumulatively.
“You’re a ****ing little bicycle”
What Happened?
The incident begins with what appears to be the driver passing the cyclist on a narrow residential street. The cyclist shouted out “Is that close enough?!”
Eventyally the cyclist catches up with the driver at a junctions – this is when things really start heating up!
The driver’s frustrations quickly mount, as he questions the cyclist’s road positioning, sarcastically asking “mate, how f***ing big is that bicycle” and whether the cyclist intends to “drive in the room”.
He asserts that cyclists often position themselves “in the middle of the road,” identifying this as a problem, and questions if the cyclist is a “f***ing tank” or a “car”. A particularly contentious point raised by the driver is the lack of insurance for the bicycle, stating, “have you got insurance on your bicycle no exactly and you’re on the road”.
There were also comments made about the cyclist not wearing a helmet (which is not illegal in the UK).
Amidst heated exchanges, both parties threaten to involve the police, with the cyclist asserting that the driver has “just committed an assault”.
The driver escalates the situation with a grave threat, saying, “I’ll f***ing kill you,” and suggests the cyclist’s actions are a “hobby f***ing annoying people”.
Both individuals acknowledge that they are being filmed, indicating potential evidence for any subsequent legal action.
Eventually, the driver has enough (after the cyclist laughs at him) and gets out of his car to confront him. Expecting violence, the cyclist sped off with the driver chasing. As the driver chased he attempted to kick the bike, but ended up losing hs balance and falling into the road
This footage serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of road rage and underscores the critical need for patience and mutual respect between all road users. Although this particular incident ended innocently enough, things can get out of hand very quickly – leaving either or both parties with life-changing consequences.
Sometimes it’s better to take a deep breath and let it go!
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